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Deutsche Heilpraktiker-Zeitschrift 2026; 21(01): 70-75
DOI: 10.1055/a-2763-6685
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Heilpflanzenporträt

Die Hände der Heilerinnen – Gewöhnlicher Wasserdost

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  • Anne Wanitschek∗

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Summary

Auch wenn der Gewöhnliche Wasserdost in der modernen Phytotherapie nicht verwendet wird, so spielt die Pflanze in der Homöopathie eine wichtige Rolle.

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Gewöhnlicher Wasserdost - Eupatorium cannabinum


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Article published online:
25 February 2026

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